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caucus pose.

Last night JW requested shakshuka for dinner, which is a middle eastern dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and feta cheese. It’s pretty delicious. And Smitten Kitchen has a good recipe, so we sat in our kitchen, eating spicy … Continue reading

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caucuses and two for the books.

So I made it one day of getting up early before I decided I’d rather stay under my covers. Which means I’m gonna have to brave the crowded gym tonight. Pray for me. And pray that I don’t have to … Continue reading

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From sea to shining sea.

Sorry for the long absence, chickens, but it’s been a crazy couple of days. Sidling up to a computer hasn’t exactly been my number one priority. And what a lovely weekend that it was. Full of concerts, fireworks, BBQs, bike … Continue reading

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five good things: stretch out the weekend edition.

Chickens, the long weekend is here. Well, almost. But today’s work schedule barely counts. And so, in honor of the 4th of July and a nice long break from work, I give you five good things: 1. Last night I … Continue reading

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can’t fight this feeling anymore.

This morning I woke up before 5:30, without an alarm. Dark times are coming, chickens. I spent the morning swimming a mile at the pool, with a new lifeguard at the helm. A couple of things: He seemed to have … Continue reading

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all i want to do is have some fun

And just like that, it’s Tuesday. And what a lovely, lovely weekend it was. Totally worth every beer and picnic food I consumed this weekend. Which is what I tried to tell the Y scale this morning, when it was, … Continue reading

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Tonight we give thanks

Whoa, friends, what a news night Sunday turned into. In case you haven’t heard. While I heard Brian Williams say that it is unnatural to feel good because of the death of someone (even if they’re pretty much the worst), … Continue reading

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Five Good Things: What a week ahead.

Love a Sunday, chickadees. The sun is shining, and although it’s a little on the cold side, there are lots of things to be happy about today, so let’s get right to them, shall we? 1. JW and I spent … Continue reading

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We are not as divided as our politics suggest.

I promise this won’t be a political post. Partly because I’m exhausted from all the MSNBC coverage I watched last night. Partly because I’m not sure I have anything to say that someone else hasn’t already said. But the title … Continue reading

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Get out there.

It’s election day, chicks! And I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t care who you voted for, so long as you voted. People who say that are liars. But first things first. Get out there and vote, chickadees. … Continue reading

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